The Salza in Wildalpen attracts whitewater sports enthusiasts. There are also museum and nature attractions, a cave tour and seasonal ski lifts. The time required also varies depending on the activity: the hike to Brunnsee is listed as taking about three hours, as is the tour through Arzberg Cave.
Whitewater: Tours and Courses
In Wildalpen, you can go rafting, kayaking or riverbugging. The Naturfreunde Wildalpen Whitewater Centre also offers kayak, SUP and canoe courses, kayak safety courses and family rafting. Tours and courses are different ways to enjoy watersports: the courses cover various watersports and kayak safety, while the tours let you choose between rafting, kayaking and riverbugging. Confirm course availability before you travel.
Forest, Orchard Meadows and Brunnsee
Wildalpen lies on the north side of the Hochschwab massif. The Forest–Water themed trail provides information about native tree species. Another connection with nature can be found in the orchard meadows in the district of Hopfgarten: they are open to the public and accessible on foot. The orchards help preserve old and rare fruit varieties, mainly apples and pears, from the orchard meadows of the Styrian Eisenwurzen Nature and Geopark.
Brunnsee is a lake in a nature reserve associated with the Hochschwab massif. The hike there follows Trail 91 and takes about three hours. You can compare the time required with another longer activity: the tour through Arzberg Cave also takes three hours. The activities differ in content, but not significantly in their stated duration.
Museum and Arzberg Cave
The HochQuellenWasser Museum provides information about the construction and history of Vienna’s Second Mountain Spring Water Pipeline. Its exhibits are interactive, multimedia-based and child-friendly. The HochQuellenWasser museum section in rooms 1 to 9, as well as the Water–Forest–Wildlife exhibition, is accessible to visitors with disabilities. For groups of ten or more, guided tours are available outside opening hours; advance booking is required. The tour takes about an hour and a half.
Visitors to Arzberg Cave enter the cave wearing a helmet and headlamp. A state-certified cave guide provides safety and information. The tour is listed as taking three hours; confirm visiting arrangements before you travel. Kunst im Keller can be visited by prior arrangement, so it is also advisable to arrange a time in advance.
Winter Activities and Relaxation
The Winterhöhe Wildalpen ski lifts offer a total of about 1.5 kilometres of slopes. The facilities consist of a small platter lift and a longer drag lift for skiers and snowboarders; they are suitable for families. As the lifts operate seasonally, check before your trip whether they will be open during your stay.
The Waldsauna Wildalpen welcomes local residents, watersports enthusiasts, hikers and even passers-by. Confirm its operating arrangements before your visit. Alongside active pursuits, Wildalpen also offers options for a range of visitors.
Plan Your Journey
Wildalpen can be reached by train via Hieflau or Mariazell, followed by a taxi. Check train connections and taxi availability before travelling. Discover more destinations: Municipality of Lassing near Selzthal, Ă–blarn, Irdning, Haus, Altenmarkt, Zlem, Geiergraben, Gatschberg.
Return to the overview of the wider region: Liezen.
